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Therese Johaug is back.
The Norwegian ski star is making a comeback and aiming for the WC in Trondheim in 2025.
The 36-year-old writes on his Instagram:
“I look forward to what is possible to achieve and hope that I will be able to take part in the folk festival that the WC in Trondheim will be. See you at the track.”
Johaug comeback
It has been a talking point for a long time. Will Therese Johaug make an international comeback and aim for the WC in Trondheim in 2025?
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Now the answer is yes.
“After two eventful years on the sidelines, I have once again had the opportunity to become part of the Norwegian Ski Association’s cross-country effort and want to give the dream of the WC on home soil a chance,” writes Johaug.
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In March 2022, the Norwegian skiing legend ended his career – but returned to the slopes last winter. She competed in the Norwegian championships and won a superior gold in the three mile. Something that fueled speculation about a possible international comeback.
– If you’re going to be there weekend after weekend and possibly next season and in a five-mile race in Trondheim, you have to step it up a notch, she told NRK after the competition.
Karlsson’s words
The Norwegian national team coach Sjur Ole Svarstad said in April that the 36-year-old has a place in the national team if she wants.
– I hope Therese will come to the conclusion that she wants to invest next year. She is very welcome, he told NTB.
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The Swedish national team skaters have been asked several times how they view a possible comeback. Frida Karlsson has previously told TT that she believes interest in the sport would increase with Johaug back.
– I hope she comes back. It would be fun. We stand with open arms and wait. She is our old professional yardstick, she said in March.
Facts about Johaug:
Born: 25 June 1988 (age 36).
Main merits: 4 Olympic golds and 14 World Cup golds. Has won the overall World Cup three times (2014, 2016, 2020).
Current: Make a comeback and aim for the WC in Trondheim 2025.
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